Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
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Sprinklers close tunnel
The citybound West Gate Tunnel has been closed due to a sprinkler fault. It’s understood a false alarm set off the deluge sprinkler system in…
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Dumping illegal dumping
Applications are open for the state government’s the new $8.5 million Illegal Dumping Clean-up Rebate Program. The program will provide financial assistance to councils and…
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Contamination closes pool
Inner-west residents looking for somewhere to cool off in the heat will have to look further afield with the 50-metre pool at the Maribyrnong Aquatic…
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Contamination closes aquatic centre
Inner-west residents looking for somewhere to cool off in the heat will have to look further afield with the 50-metre pool at the Maribyrnong Aquatic…
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Help keep Blue-tongues safe
Spotting a blue-tongue lizard might cause a fright but it is no reason to be concerned, according to a nature educator. Susie Inglis from Nature…
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Western waterways protected
Waterways across Melbourne’s west are now subject to extra environmental protection under new rules announced by the state government. The Maribyrnong River, Werribee River, Stony…
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Volunteers weed ’n water in Brooklyn
Volunteers from local inner west environment groups and businesses came together last month to get their hands dirty and improve the amenity of a section…
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Altona North home invasion investigated
Police are investigating a home invasion in Altona North early on Monday morning where a family was threatened at gunpoint. It is believed three male…
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Altona hosts national Impulse regatta
Having already been named the Victorian Sailor of the Year, Mark Bulka capped off 2025 by winning his first Impulse National Title at Altona over…
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Inner west crime continues to motor
Theft from motor vehicles has again driven an increase in crime in the inner west. The latest data released by the Crime Statistics Agency last…
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Teen hoon arrested
Police have arrested 15-year-old boy and charged two men after they allegedly evaded police following a hoon meet in the western suburbs on New Year’s…
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Dual centenary celebrations
This story was originally published on 12 May 2025. Star Weekly is sharing it again for you to enjoy. Befitting a grand milestone, Emily Davis…













